Education
Children may be given the opportunity to start school at the beginning of the academic year in which they turn five but must start school no later than the beginning of the term in which they turn five. They must remain in school until June 30 of the academic year in which they turn 16. Basic information about the schools in Jersey can be found in this section.
School hours vary but, in general, classes are held between 8:30am and 3:15pm. Hot lunches are not normally provided but some secondary schools have canteens.
Special needs
Several schools in the Island cater to children with special needs:
- Greenfields, Five Oaks, St Saviour, JE2 7GS. Telephone: 872940.
- Mont a l’Abbé School, St Helier, JE2 3FN. Telephone: 875801.
- St James School, Le Breton Lane, St Helier, JE2 4QN. Telephone: 733801.
However, each secondary school and some primary schools make additional provisions for children with particular needs.
Special Education
Transport
The Public Services Department operates the school bus service, which serves certain schools. For more information, contact the school or Public Services on 601690 or 877772.
Out Of School
Some schools offer after school clubs. For more information, contact your child’s school.
Pre-school Services
An information pack on all day care services is available from the Education Department.
BIRD WATCH 2012
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The 11th Great Garden Bird Watch took place over the weekend, Saturday 4 and Sunday 5 February. JEP readers were asked to get on board to help monitor bird life in the Island.
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